Hereford High School

17301 York Rd
Parkton, MD 21120

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (443) 809-1905

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Hereford High School serves 1,285 students in grades 9-12.

Hereford High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,285 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hereford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Hereford High School's student population of 1,285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,285 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

77 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hereford High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hereford High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#41 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hereford High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

58%

20%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hereford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

78%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hereford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hereford High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

20%

Black

34%

White

85%

34%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hereford High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.27

0.73

This chart display the diversity score of Hereford High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥99%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Hereford High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Baltimore County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hereford High School's ranking?

Hereford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What schools are Hereford High School often compared to?

Hereford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dulaney High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Hereford High School?

The graduation rate of Hereford High School is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.

How many students attend Hereford High School?

1,285 students attend Hereford High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Hereford High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hereford High School?

Hereford High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Hereford High School offer ?

Hereford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Hereford High School part of?

Hereford High School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,285 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education